Michael McConnell

Defining and executing the non-merchandise sourcing and procurement strategy for Information Technology. -Hardware -Software -Services (Labor, Maintenance & Service Agreements) -Telecom

A procurement professional based in the Pittsburgh area with a focus on providing maximum client value through reducing costs and focusing on total cost of ownership. 13+ years of retail experience with 4+ years of experience sourcing IT and eCommerce solutions.

 Managed one direct report – IT Project Accountant  Oversee the monthly close process for IT Finance – Monthly entries, variance analysis to current period forecast and Balance Sheet reconciliations for Prepaid and Accrued accounts  Review and Approve the Contract Summary and External Staffing Forms for IT – review for accuracy in accounting treatment and that said contracts and sow’s are reflected in the current IT CapEx and OpEx forecasts  Consolidate the IT OpEx forecast for IT Senior Leadership Team and Finance for the monthly Flash Forecast using offline excel files with final entry into Hyperion Planning  Perform ad hoc reporting for PM’s, Directors, VP’s and the CIO  Coordinate the annual budget process from target creation based on insight to current run rates for existing maintenance contracts with additional increases and decreases to the IT plan based on a proposed portfolio of IT Investments thru final budget submission and approval

 Manage two direct reports – IT Project Accountant & IT Purchasing Analyst  Oversee the monthly close process for IT Finance – Monthly entries, variance analysis to current period forecast and Balance Sheet reconciliations for Prepaid and Accrued accounts  Oversee the purchasing activities in IT using PeopleSoft PO  Coordinate the annual budget process from target creation based on insight to current run rates for existing maintenance contracts with additional increases and decreases the IT plan based on a proposed portfolio of IT Investments thru final budget submission and approval  Ensure that the current Contract Summary & External Staffing requests are reflected in the OpEx and CapEx forecasts  Perform ad hoc reporting for PM’s, Directors, VP’s and the CIO in IT

 Perform monthly close journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations for Prepaid and Accrued accounts and variance explanations versus current period forecasts  Assist the Director of the PMO with the consolidation of the IT CapEx and OpEx forecasts  Develop forecast templates for OpEx expense forecasting by Director in IT  Assist the Director of the PMO with submission of the IT budget  Calculate IRR’s for propels going in front of the Information Technology Advisory Board  Perform ad hoc reporting for PM’s and Directors

 Consolidate the New Store and FFE CapEx forecasts for Real Estate and Construction  Bridge the gap between Finance and the Real Estate & Construction Groups  Facilitate the annual CapEx and Admin Expense Budget submissions  Manage the budgeting and vendor funding associated with vendor shops from UA and Nike

Managed and forecasted the New Store and Fixture CapEx.

Managed a large # of merchandise EDI transactions.